Description
A refreshing non-alcoholic twist on the classic mojito, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 large or 2 small Fresh limes (about 1–1.5 oz juice)
- 2 tablespoons Simple syrup or 1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 6–8 oz Sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup Crushed ice or small ice cubes
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
- Optional: 1/4 tsp non-alcoholic rum alternative or rum extract
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
- Optional: sweet fruit add-ins like muddled strawberries or pineapple
Instructions
- Prep everything first: Juice your limes and set aside. Measure your syrup and chill sparkling water.
- Muddle the mint and sweetener: In a sturdy glass, add mint leaves and syrup. Press firmly but gently to bruise the leaves.
- Add fresh lime juice: Pour in the lime juice over the muddled mint and syrup, then stir.
- Add ice: Fill the glass with crushed ice or small cubes.
- Top with sparkling water: Slowly pour sparkling water over the ice and mint mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel, then enjoy!
Notes
For a pitcher, scale lime juice to about 3–4 limes per quart and increase mint accordingly. Experiment with different herbs or fruits for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, summer beverage, mojito, refreshing drink